Monday, July 20, 2026 - Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a man suspected to be a foreign terrorist fighter alongside a woman who claimed to be an illegal immigrant during a security operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State.
Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military, Information
Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI,
disclosed this in a statement on Monday, 20 July, 2026.
The suspects were apprehended at about 11:48 a.m. on July 19
m, 2026 by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion operating in the Lassa–Dilli
general area.
According to the statement, the first suspect, identified as
Musa Fashir, 32, is alleged to be a Sudanese national suspected of having links
to terrorist elements operating in the North-East.
The second suspect, identified as Mary Florence, 36,
reportedly claimed during preliminary questioning to be an illegal immigrant
from Ghana.
Both suspects are currently in military custody and are
undergoing preliminary investigation to verify their identities, immigration
status and any possible links to terrorist activities.
“Troops of Sector 4 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), while
sustaining aggressive counter-terrorism operations across the North East
Theatre, have apprehended another foreign terrorist fighter and an alleged
illegal immigrant during a security operation in Lassa, Dille General Area of
Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Borno State,” the statement read.
"The operation, was carried out by troops of the 115
Task Force Battalion at about 11:48 a.m on 19 July 2026, as part of
ongoing intelligence driven operations in the North East Theatre.
"During the operation, troops arrested one Musa Fashir,
32 years old Sudanese national suspected to be a foreign terrorist fighter and
collaborator. Preliminary intelligence indicates that the suspect has
established links with terrorist elements, further highlighting attempts by
foreign actors to support insurgent activities in the region.
"Additionally, troops also apprehended Mary Florence 36
years, who claimed to be an illegal immigrant from Republic of Ghana.
"The circumstances surrounding her presence in the
area, as well as the authenticity of her claims are currently under
investigation.
"Both suspects are in military custody undergoing
preliminary profiling and interrogation to establish their identities,
determine the extent of their activities, and ascertain any possible links to
terrorist or transnational criminal networks.
The successful arrests further demonstrate the effectiveness
of Operation HADIN KAI’s intelligence-driven operations and the vigilance of
troops in denying terrorists and their collaborators freedom of action.
"The operation also highlights the Theatre’s unwavering
commitment to disrupting terrorist support networks, preventing the
infiltration of foreign fighters, and safeguarding communities across the North
East.
“Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute in its mandate to
neutralise terrorists and dismantle their logistics, financing and support
networks. Members of the public are encouraged to sustain their support by
providing timely and credible information to security agencies, as collective
vigilance remains critical to the restoration of lasting peace and security and
stability in the North East.”
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